Mental Health Technician I
full-time•United States
About this role
Day (United States of America)Mental Health Technician IThe Mental Health Technician will provide direct and indirect patient care to child and adolescent patients under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse or Program Therapist.- High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
- Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related degree in a mental health field desired
- BLS required
- Provides continuous patient care, direct observation/supervision, interaction and positive role modeling to the child and/or adolescent patient in a manner that promotes safety and therapeutic treatment
- Works with other members of a multi-disciplinary team in facilitating milieu activities such as community meetings, goals, groups and recreational activities as appropriate to the specified patient population
- Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADL)
- Ability to respond to patients with empathy and with positive interpersonal skills
- Recognizes potential escalation of behavior and has the ability to use appropriate and effective de-escalation skills
- Ability to react calmly and therapeutically in a crisis situation
- Knowledge of potential risks and safety precautions in the care of mental health patients including conducting observation checks according to policy and procedure
- Reports patient status, issues, concerns and behavioral changes of the patient to the RN
- Maintains patient confidentiality and is compliant with HIPAA requirements
- Serves as a role model providing structure and guidance to patients in positive ways
- Exhibits organizational ability, sound judgment and initiative
- Interacts positively and effectively with patient, family members and other members of the multidisciplinary team
- Attends staff meetings, trainings, in-service presentations and completes all mandatory education requirements
- Follows policy and procedures and all regulatory agencies requirements related to use of seclusion and/or restraint
- Compliant with assigned schedule and time and attendance policy
- Performs other duties as assigned or directed
- Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related degree in a mental health field desired
- BLS required
- Provides continuous patient care, direct observation/supervision, interaction and positive role modeling to the child and/or adolescent patient in a manner that promotes safety and therapeutic treatment
- Works with other members of a multi-disciplinary team in facilitating milieu activities such as community meetings, goals, groups and recreational activities as appropriate to the specified patient population
- Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADL)
- Ability to respond to patients with empathy and with positive interpersonal skills
- Recognizes potential escalation of behavior and has the ability to use appropriate and effective de-escalation skills
- Ability to react calmly and therapeutically in a crisis situation
- Knowledge of potential risks and safety precautions in the care of mental health patients including conducting observation checks according to policy and procedure
- Reports patient status, issues, concerns and behavioral changes of the patient to the RN
- Maintains patient confidentiality and is compliant with HIPAA requirements
- Serves as a role model providing structure and guidance to patients in positive ways
- Exhibits organizational ability, sound judgment and initiative
- Interacts positively and effectively with patient, family members and other members of the multidisciplinary team
- Attends staff meetings, trainings, in-service presentations and completes all mandatory education requirements
- Follows policy and procedures and all regulatory agencies requirements related to use of seclusion and/or restraint
- Compliant with assigned schedule and time and attendance policy
- Performs other duties as assigned or directed
Other facts
Tech stack
Patient Care,Empathy,Interpersonal Skills,De-escalation Skills,Crisis Management,Observation Skills,Confidentiality,Teamwork,Organizational Ability,Judgment,Initiative,Role Modeling,Communication,Safety Precautions,Daily Living Activities,Therapeutic Treatment
About Halifax Health
Halifax Health is the community's healthcare leader serving our residents and visitors in Volusia County for over 95 years. As the area's only Level II Trauma Center, only Comprehensive Stroke Center and only Level III Neonatal ICU, we are committed to providing exceptional care to all those who come here. We strategically partner with only the best such as our partnership with Brooks Rehabilitation, the highest experts in their field, in Inpatient Rehabilitation, Outpatient Rehabilitation and Pediatric Therapy. We also partner with University of Florida Health/Shands offering the highest rated programs in the State of Florida with our Heart and Vascular Surgery and our Neurosurgery programs.
Team size: 1,001-5,000 employees
Website: http://www.halifaxhealth.org
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Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
Founding Year: 1928
What you'll do
- The Mental Health Technician will provide direct and indirect patient care to child and adolescent patients under supervision. Responsibilities include continuous patient care, supervision, and facilitating activities in a therapeutic environment.
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What does a Mental Health Technician I do at Halifax Health?
As a Mental Health Technician I at Halifax Health, you will: the Mental Health Technician will provide direct and indirect patient care to child and adolescent patients under supervision. Responsibilities include continuous patient care, supervision, and facilitating activities in a therapeutic environment..
Why join Halifax Health as a Mental Health Technician I?
Halifax Health is a leading Hospitals and Health Care company.
Is the Mental Health Technician I position at Halifax Health remote?
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